Paisley - Exploding The Teardrop

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PM Gallery exhibition open its doors this Friday

This November, PM Gallery, the extension to Sir John Soane's weekend retreat, Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing, West London opens a show of new work by international artists all based on paisley and the origins, development and various uses of the pattern.

Paisley: Exploding the Teardrop will reflect the first appearance of the teardrop-shaped buta motif in Babylon, its spreading into India, its use in 18th century Europe, mass production in Paisley, Scotland in the 19th century and its widespread appearance during the 1960s, when it became synonymous with psychedelia. A collaboration between PM Gallery and The Pattern Lab, the exhibition runs from 16 November 2007 to 19 January 2008.

Artists: Laurie Addis, Lisa Busby, Jane Langley, Delaine Le Bas, Kathleen Mullaniff, Rekha Rodwittiya, Gurdeep Sehmar and Jennifer Wright.

Exhibition Tour
Saturday 24 November
2pm. Free – just turn up
Exhibiting artists Jane Langley and Jennifer Wright will give an informal tour of the exhibition in the gallery & house. All are welcome. There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Tree Walk
Saturday 15 December
2pm - 3pm, Free – no need to book. All welcome
The paisley or buta motif is often referred to as the 'tree of life'. Situated in Walpole Park, PM Gallery & House is home to a hugely diverse range of tree life.
PM is delighted to working with London Wildlife Trust to host a Tree Walk. Meeting in PM Gallery, the walk will last around an hour. You'll be shown how to identify species as varied as Himalayan Birch, Japanese Cherry and Cedar of Lebanon. The walk will end at PM where the walkers can enjoy a hot drink.

Henna Party
Saturday 12 January
2pm - 4pm
Age 12+
Cost: £5
Mehndi is the application of henna, a temporary form of skin decoration. Mehndi patterns are very intricate - often involving paisley pattern - and are traditionally used on special occasions, such as weddings. Our Mehndi artist invites you to bring a friend, to work in pairs, to be tutored in this beautiful and ancient form of body art. This session includes a demonstration on how to wear a fabulous paisley pattern sari.
All materials are supplied. Henna can stain, so please wear old clothes on the day.

Music for Christmas
Ladrowski Duo
Thursday 20 December
7.30pm
Tickets £6 Conc £5

Enjoy a glass of mulled wine as our cello and violin duo perform a repertoire of work by Handel and Mozart to create a unique Georgian Christmas experience in the glorious Eating Room at Pitzhanger Manor-House.

Cellist, William Burrows, who leads the duo, graduated from the Royal College of Music in 2004 where he studied cello with Alexander Boyarsky. Whilst there he was awarded both the Anna Shuttleworth prize for solo cello and the Cobbett and Hurlstone prize. William is a keen chamber and orchestral player and has appeared as a concerto soloist with the Lalo, Stanford and Boccherini concerti.

This is the House that John Built!
For Parents, Carers and Children aged 3 and over
Mondays 21, 28 January and 4, 11 February
10.30-11.30
Free
PM and Ealing Library Service are joining forces to offer parents, carers and pre-school children aged 3 the opportunity to attend our brand new early years sessions in Pitzhanger Manor-House. Through fun rhymes, stories and crafts, children can explore this historic house built by the architect, Sir John Soane.

Book early to avoid disappointment, as there are a limited number of places available.

Art Classes

Due to an overwhelming response, PM Gallery & House are delighted to continue our programme of workshops in partnership with Ealing Adult Learning.

Life Drawing (10 weeks)
10am - 12 noon
Starts Monday 7 January (class 1) or Wednesday 9 January (class 2)

Portraiture (10 weeks)
10am - 12 noon
Starts Tuesday 8 January

Tickets: £60 conc. £30
To enrol on these courses contact Adult Learning on 020 8825 5577

THE STUDIO

PM Gallery opens the new Studio Gallery space for community exhibitions and educational activities

Exhibition: First Impressions
30 November – 15 December
In the Summer of 2007, PM Gallery & House worked in partnership with Ealing Youth Offending Service to run a six-week Summer College. Through working on visual arts, photography and video, the participants successfully achieved their Bronze Arts Award. Their work is the first exhibition to be shown in our new Studio Gallery.

EDUCATION

Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve
Brownies, Guides and Scouts are invited to PM Gallery & House to complete a badge workshop with their pack or patrol. Workshops offered are:
Cub Scout Groups - Artist, Local knowledge
Beaver Scout - Creative, Explore
Scout - Artist, Heritage
Brownie - Artist, Craft, Culture, Designer
Guides - Culture, Craft
The workshops provide a safe, fun environment with lots of opportunities to develop new and exciting skills in the gallery and historic house. Workshops are charged at £5 per child and all materials are included.

FOR TEACHERS

Life Drawing for LBE Sixth Form students
14 places available
Tuesdays 13, 20, 27 November and 4 December
4.15 – 6.15
Cost: £5 per class
To book a place call 020 8567 1227
PM Gallery is working in partnership with Brentside High School to host a series of life drawing classes for Sixth Formers in the borough of Ealing. Led by Brentside tutor, Floyd Varey, the classes offer A Level students an excellent opportunity to build up a portfolio of primary source material.

 

November 13, 2007